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radioactive iodine excretion test (n)
radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine excreted in the urine
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radioactive iodine test that measures the amount of radioactive iodine excreted in the urine
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The radioactive iodine excretion test involves ingesting a small amount of radioactive iodine to assess thyroid function.
The test measures the amount of radioactive iodine excreted in the urine over a 24-hour period.
A radioactive iodine excretion test can diagnose hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
The test is also used to monitor thyroid cancer treatment.
